Liposuction removes fat. It does not (despite all the hype out there) shrink skin significantly.

In areas of the body where the skin is not really anchored to the underlying muscles (such as the inner thighs), the removal of the fat UNCOVERS the skin laxity which was there. Since the resulting deflation after fat removal is not accompanied by the skin being pulled against the muscle, the skin hangs down.

The skin looseness on the OUTSIDE (=Lateral) aspect of the thighs WILL BE smoothed with a Lower Body Lift. Skin Looseness of the Inner thighs will require an INNER THIGH LIFT operation.

The price of smoother skin and a more attractive figure is surgical hemlines (scars) along the zones where the skin was lifted and tightened.

Body lift is not for every body

April 26th, 2009

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Lower body lift works well for masive weight loss patients . These patients have a lot of loose skin . The down side of the lower body iift is the scar and it's position. For the maasive weight loss patient scar my be extended to the inner thigh. For the patients after liposuction with loose skin limited lift works better.

The other down side is the wound breakdown and this is very common since incision is in the crease of the innner thigh and very hard to keep it dry and clean. This is usually limited and local wound care will resolve it.

Body Lift Pictures

The Management Of Lower Body Skin Sag

October 17th, 2016

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When patients have poor skin tone, liposuction procedures can result in the development of saggy skin. When this situation arises, treatment options are limited. In most cases, removal of excess skin is the only viable alternative.

When this problem involves the thighs and buttocks, body lift and thigh lift procedures represent the best treatment options. These procedures remove excess skin and dramatically improve the contour of the buttock and thigh regions. They have the potential to significantly improve aesthetics in these areas.

Unfortunately, these procedures have several potential drawbacks. These include significant expense, prolonged recovery times and the potential for complications and scarring.

For these reasons, any patient considering body lift or thigh lift surgery should thoroughly discuss their options with a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this area. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your anatomic findings and achieves your aesthetic goals.

The 360 lower bodylift removes skin and fat from the abdomen, lateral thighs, saddlebags, and buttocks. The circumferential body lift pulls up the outer or lateral portion of the thighs. Thus, the 360 lower body lift elevates the lateral thigh. The medial thigh lift removes excess skin and fat from the inner thigh. Typically, the medial thigh lift does not affect the outer thigh. The "pros" of a 360 bodylift and the thigh lift include removal of skin and fat. This can eradicate a significant amount of stubborn skin and fat of the abdomen, saddle bags, buttock and thighs. It allows one to finish their massive weight loss journey. It allows one to exercise easier. It allows one to buy clothes that show off all your weight-loss efforts and achievements. It increases self confidence. The "cons" of a 360 bodylift and the thigh lift our typical to most surgical procedures. There is healing time, downtime, and time from work. In addition, there is a scar. However, most patients are willing to have a scar in order to get rid of excess skin and fat.

Thigh Lift v. Lower Body Lift

February 22nd, 2012

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A lower body lift definitely gives benefit to the thighs. There is good pull in the groin and anterior thigh as long as the deep layers are closed. The lateral thigh often gets repositioned with a lower body lift and tightens skin. The posterior thigh does not get much change. The scars are easier to conceal with a lower body lift than with most thigh lifts and the recovery is actiually easier because there is not the rubbing of thighs with every step. There are ways to vary scar position for both a lower body lift and a thigh lift. The best choice for you may take careful consideration and planning.

Thigh lift

January 29th, 2011

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If after liposuction your thighs are loose bags, then you may be a good candidate for a thigh lift. Depending upon your laxity this could be as simple as a crescent excision in the groin or if more involved a longitudinal incision in the thigh as well.

Excess skin laxity following liposuction is very common. It usually indicates that your skin integrity was inadequate to "shrink wrap" down after liposuction. Patients with this issue are excellent candidates for open body contouring procedures. This can include tummy tuck, lower body lift, brachioplasty and thigh lift. If you have a significant amount of excess skin that hangs down, surgical removal probably is your best option.

Lower body lift

January 10th, 2010

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Body lift is designed to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen, hips lateral thighs, inner thighs and the buttocks. Excessive skin sagging can result from age, pregnancy, or excessive weight loss and gain.

Lower body lift addresses multiple areas which can be combined in one procedure or divided into two or more procedures. It also combines liposuction of areas of fat accumulation, to rejuvenate and restores youthful curves to the body
Staging these procedures make the recovery more easy and the procedure safer. These procedures are done under general anesthesia. The incisions used in lower body lifts are designed to be hidden by the swimsuit or underwear, and usually run circumferentially around the abdomen upper thigh, buttocks and for the inner thighs the incision is placed high in the groin crease. Excess skin and fat is removed and the skin is tightened to restore smoothness and beauty.

ABDOMINOPLASTY, tightens the abdominal muscles, and removes the excess, lax skin of the upper and lower abdomen. The procedure includes liposuction of excess fat in the upper abdomen, waist line and hips.

OUTER THIGH LIFT

The abdominoplasty incision can be extended over the hips to the buttocks will remove lax skin over the thighs and buttocks, thus lifting the buttocks and the lateral thighs.

MEDIAL THIGH LIFT

Medial thigh or inner thigh lift is done through an incision placed high in the groin crease, well hidden by bikini or underwear. Excess skin is removed and the inner thigh is lifted and tightened.

BUTTOCK ENHANCEMENT

Often the buttocks need to be lifted and enhanced at the same time.
Tissue from around the hip area can be used to enhance the buttock as well.

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